Auctions: comic books September 2000

Iron Man Bad Blood (2000) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3939561001

cover by bob layton david michelenie/bob layton ? THE SCOOP: It's the final showdown between Iron Man and Justin Hammer?by the classic creative team of Bob Layton and David Michelinie! ? THE STORY: For years Tony Stark has dueled with the hated evil industrialist?and now it's time to settle the feud once and for all! A near successful attempt on his life by the high-powered Hit Squad prompts the armored Avenger to retaliate? but who's really pulling the strings? And where the Hit Squad goes, can the Spymaster be far behind? And how do Pepper Potts, Happy Hogan and James Rhodes all fit into this tale of corporate intrigue and high-tech action? Together with the ongoing series, this all-new story (set in modern continuity) will provide you with double your monthly dose of iron! ? THE FORMAT: Each issue of this four-part limited series will be 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 154 VF 8.0

"All Along the Watchtower." Plot and pencils by Rob Liefeld, script by Eric Stephenson, inks by Norm Rapmund. Liefeld/Rapmund cover. ? THE SCOOP: Rob Liefeld jumps on for a two-part tale?and he's brought Deadpool with him! ? THE STORY: A price has been placed on Wolverine's head?and Deadpool aims to collect! But there is more than a pay day at play for the Merc With The Mouth! For even Wade Wilson holds something dear?and it hangs in the balance! His contractors are known only as the Watchtower. But who?or what?are they? How do they plan to covertly eradicate Homo Superior? And why have they set their sights on the Canadian X-Man? Plus: The introduction of a major new player in the human/mutant war! It's claws, guns, new characters, mystery and mayhem as you like it! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.25.